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Draft Environmental Assessment South Cameron High School New Field House and Storage/Utility Facility Cameron Parish, Louisiana September 2012 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region VI Louisiana Recovery Office 1 Seine Court New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

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Page 1: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

Draft Environmental Assessment

South Cameron High School New Field House and StorageUtility Facility Cameron Parish Louisiana September 2012 US Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Region VI Louisiana Recovery Office 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114

i South Cameron High School ndash Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE Table of Contents i Index of Figures ii Index of Tables ii Appendices ii List of Acronyms iii 10 INTRODUCTION 1 11 Project Authority 1 12 Area Description 2 13 Project Location 3 20 PURPOSE AND NEED 5 30 ALTERNATIVES 6 31 Alternative 1 - No Action 6 32 Alternative 2 - Proposed Action Alternative 6 33 Alternatives Eliminated from Further Consideration 9 40 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT AND IMPACTS 9 41 Impact Summary 9 42 Water Resources 16 421 Hydrology and Floodplains 16 422 Surface Water and Water Quality 19 43 Coastal Resources 21 44 Noise 22 45 Traffic and Transportation 23 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS 23 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 24 70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 26 80 AGENCY COORDINATION 27 90 REFERENCES 27 100 LIST OF PREPARERS 30

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site 3 Figure 2 Proposed Project Location 4

Figure 3 Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action 8 Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone 17 Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS 17 Figure 6 Recommended Post-Katrina Building Standards in Coastal A Zones 18 Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area 20 Figure 8 Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone 22

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix 10

APPENDICES

Construction Plans Appendix A Agency Correspondence Appendix B 8-Step Decision Making Process Appendix C Public Notice Appendix D

iii South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

LIST OF ACRONYMS ABFE Advisory Base Flood Elevation ACHP Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ADA Americans with Disabilities Act AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act BFE Base Flood Elevation BMP Best Management Practices BOD Biological Oxygen Demand CBRA Coastal Barrier Resource Act CBRS Coastal Barrier Resource System CEQ Council on Environmental Quality CDP Census Designated Place CFR Code of Federal Regulations CUP Coastal Use Permit CWA Clean Water Act CZMA Coastal Zone Management Act DA Department of the Army dB Decibels DELO Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer DFIRM Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map DNL Day-Night Average Sound Level EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement EL Elevation EPA Environmental Protection Agency EO Executive Order FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact ft Feet GOHSEP Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness HP Historic Preservation IBC International Building Code LDEQ Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LDNR Louisiana Department of Natural Resources LDWF Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries LPDES Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NFIP National Flood Insurance Program NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NDPES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NCA Noise Control Act NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PA Public Assistance

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SCES South Cameron Elementary School SCHS South Cameron High School SHPO State Historic Preservation OfficeOfficer sq ft Square Feet SONRIS Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System SPOC Single-Point-of-Contact SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan TSS Total Suspended Solids USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USDA United States Department of Agriculture USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service V-Zone Velocity Flood Zone

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10 INTRODUCTION 11 Project Authority Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damaging storm surge well above normal high tide President George W Bush declared a major disaster for the State of Louisiana and signed a disaster declaration (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) on September 24 2005 authorizing the Department of Homeland Securityrsquos Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide federal assistance in designated areas of Louisiana The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant funding pursuant to the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) PL 93-288 as amended Section 406 of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Program to fund projects to repair restore and replace facilities damaged as a result of the declared event The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and the surrounding areas The SCHSrsquos facilities and their contents were destroyed as a result of the declared event and FEMA has deemed them eligible for replacement The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and consolidation project The proposed action would replace two pre-storm facilities with a consolidated facility providing similar functions at a new location on the existing SCHS campus In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 as implemented by the regulations promulgated by the Presidentrsquos Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508) This EA will determine if the proposed construction of a consolidated field house and storageutility facility would have the potential for significant adverse effects on the quality of the human and natural environment The results of this EA will be used to make a decision whether to initiate preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or to prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

2 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

12 Area Description Cameron Parish comprises Louisianarsquos southwestern corner It is bordered by Sabine Lake the Sabine River the City of Port Arthur Texas and Jefferson County Texas to the west Orange County Texas to the northwest Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes to the north Vermilion Parish to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south Cameron is the largest parish in the state encompassing an area of 1932 square miles (1313 square miles of land 619 square mile of water) Yet with a parish population of only 6839 (US Census Bureau 2010) it is the least populated parish in the state This number represents a more than 30 decrease from the 2000 population total of 9991 The Parish seat and its largest census-designated place (CDP) is the town of Cameron located approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the proposed project site The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north of the Cameron Parish boundary and Lafayette is approximately thirty-five (35) miles northeast of the Parish The community of Grand Chenier is approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the shared border with Vermilion Parish and eighteen (18) miles southwest of Calcasieu Lake This municipality has fire protection and school facilities as well as public utilities that are provided to the community This area is linked to the parishrsquos other coastal villages and towns by Louisiana State Highway 8227 The average temperature in the month of July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit (ordmF) while 51ordmF is the average temperature in the month of January Rainfall averages approximately 60 inches annually and is distributed evenly throughout the year except for July which is the wettest month Predictably the Parishs location on the Gulf Coast makes it particularly susceptible to frequent hurricanes and severe storms (FEMA 2008a) The US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) manages three (3) properties within Cameron Parish and they include (1) the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (west-central) (2) the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (north-central) and (3) the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (northeast) In addition the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) manages the Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge in the southeastern corner of the Parish Wetlands cover a majority of Cameron Parish Not surprisingly the Parishs economy is critically tied to this valuable resource by means of rice growing commercial and sport fishing fur trapping oil and gas production base facilities for offshore oil and gas drilling tourism and recreation The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are located throughout the Parish near major oil and gas fields Pipelines traverse the Parish and link oil deposits with processing plants and users throughout the country Petroleum pipelines are expected to influence the future development within the Parish as there is high potential for the construction of processing plants and refineries along pipeline routes (FEMA 2008a)

3 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012) 13 Project Location

The proposed project is located at 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier LA 70643 (Latitude 2978578 Longitude -9310632Section 23 Township 9 South Range 9 West) Following Hurricane Rita the Applicant made the decision to construct the new SCHS at the proposed project site This facility consolidated educational services formerly provided by the old SCHS and the former South Cameron Elementary School (SCES) which was located approximately one-half (05) mile to the east On October 14 2010 the new SCHSSCES campus was opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Encompassing approximately 100000 square feet (sq ft) the new SCHSSCES has a capacity of 458 students and includes internet accessible classrooms science labs computer labs an agriculture lab a greenhouse

State of

Louisiana

Town of

Grand Chenier

4 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

kitchencafeteria area a health clinic library an auditorium administrative offices and a repaired gymnasium

Figure 2 ndash Proposed Project Location

Photo ndash 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Consolidated SCHS (wwwfemagov)

South Cameron High School (2978578 -9310632)

82

82

5 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

6 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

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This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

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Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

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33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

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Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

14 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 2: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

i South Cameron High School ndash Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE Table of Contents i Index of Figures ii Index of Tables ii Appendices ii List of Acronyms iii 10 INTRODUCTION 1 11 Project Authority 1 12 Area Description 2 13 Project Location 3 20 PURPOSE AND NEED 5 30 ALTERNATIVES 6 31 Alternative 1 - No Action 6 32 Alternative 2 - Proposed Action Alternative 6 33 Alternatives Eliminated from Further Consideration 9 40 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT AND IMPACTS 9 41 Impact Summary 9 42 Water Resources 16 421 Hydrology and Floodplains 16 422 Surface Water and Water Quality 19 43 Coastal Resources 21 44 Noise 22 45 Traffic and Transportation 23 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS 23 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 24 70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 26 80 AGENCY COORDINATION 27 90 REFERENCES 27 100 LIST OF PREPARERS 30

ii South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site 3 Figure 2 Proposed Project Location 4

Figure 3 Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action 8 Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone 17 Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS 17 Figure 6 Recommended Post-Katrina Building Standards in Coastal A Zones 18 Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area 20 Figure 8 Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone 22

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix 10

APPENDICES

Construction Plans Appendix A Agency Correspondence Appendix B 8-Step Decision Making Process Appendix C Public Notice Appendix D

iii South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

LIST OF ACRONYMS ABFE Advisory Base Flood Elevation ACHP Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ADA Americans with Disabilities Act AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act BFE Base Flood Elevation BMP Best Management Practices BOD Biological Oxygen Demand CBRA Coastal Barrier Resource Act CBRS Coastal Barrier Resource System CEQ Council on Environmental Quality CDP Census Designated Place CFR Code of Federal Regulations CUP Coastal Use Permit CWA Clean Water Act CZMA Coastal Zone Management Act DA Department of the Army dB Decibels DELO Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer DFIRM Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map DNL Day-Night Average Sound Level EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement EL Elevation EPA Environmental Protection Agency EO Executive Order FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact ft Feet GOHSEP Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness HP Historic Preservation IBC International Building Code LDEQ Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LDNR Louisiana Department of Natural Resources LDWF Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries LPDES Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NFIP National Flood Insurance Program NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NDPES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NCA Noise Control Act NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PA Public Assistance

iv South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

SCES South Cameron Elementary School SCHS South Cameron High School SHPO State Historic Preservation OfficeOfficer sq ft Square Feet SONRIS Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System SPOC Single-Point-of-Contact SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan TSS Total Suspended Solids USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USDA United States Department of Agriculture USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service V-Zone Velocity Flood Zone

1 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

10 INTRODUCTION 11 Project Authority Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damaging storm surge well above normal high tide President George W Bush declared a major disaster for the State of Louisiana and signed a disaster declaration (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) on September 24 2005 authorizing the Department of Homeland Securityrsquos Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide federal assistance in designated areas of Louisiana The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant funding pursuant to the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) PL 93-288 as amended Section 406 of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Program to fund projects to repair restore and replace facilities damaged as a result of the declared event The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and the surrounding areas The SCHSrsquos facilities and their contents were destroyed as a result of the declared event and FEMA has deemed them eligible for replacement The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and consolidation project The proposed action would replace two pre-storm facilities with a consolidated facility providing similar functions at a new location on the existing SCHS campus In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 as implemented by the regulations promulgated by the Presidentrsquos Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508) This EA will determine if the proposed construction of a consolidated field house and storageutility facility would have the potential for significant adverse effects on the quality of the human and natural environment The results of this EA will be used to make a decision whether to initiate preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or to prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

2 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

12 Area Description Cameron Parish comprises Louisianarsquos southwestern corner It is bordered by Sabine Lake the Sabine River the City of Port Arthur Texas and Jefferson County Texas to the west Orange County Texas to the northwest Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes to the north Vermilion Parish to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south Cameron is the largest parish in the state encompassing an area of 1932 square miles (1313 square miles of land 619 square mile of water) Yet with a parish population of only 6839 (US Census Bureau 2010) it is the least populated parish in the state This number represents a more than 30 decrease from the 2000 population total of 9991 The Parish seat and its largest census-designated place (CDP) is the town of Cameron located approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the proposed project site The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north of the Cameron Parish boundary and Lafayette is approximately thirty-five (35) miles northeast of the Parish The community of Grand Chenier is approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the shared border with Vermilion Parish and eighteen (18) miles southwest of Calcasieu Lake This municipality has fire protection and school facilities as well as public utilities that are provided to the community This area is linked to the parishrsquos other coastal villages and towns by Louisiana State Highway 8227 The average temperature in the month of July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit (ordmF) while 51ordmF is the average temperature in the month of January Rainfall averages approximately 60 inches annually and is distributed evenly throughout the year except for July which is the wettest month Predictably the Parishs location on the Gulf Coast makes it particularly susceptible to frequent hurricanes and severe storms (FEMA 2008a) The US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) manages three (3) properties within Cameron Parish and they include (1) the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (west-central) (2) the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (north-central) and (3) the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (northeast) In addition the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) manages the Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge in the southeastern corner of the Parish Wetlands cover a majority of Cameron Parish Not surprisingly the Parishs economy is critically tied to this valuable resource by means of rice growing commercial and sport fishing fur trapping oil and gas production base facilities for offshore oil and gas drilling tourism and recreation The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are located throughout the Parish near major oil and gas fields Pipelines traverse the Parish and link oil deposits with processing plants and users throughout the country Petroleum pipelines are expected to influence the future development within the Parish as there is high potential for the construction of processing plants and refineries along pipeline routes (FEMA 2008a)

3 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012) 13 Project Location

The proposed project is located at 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier LA 70643 (Latitude 2978578 Longitude -9310632Section 23 Township 9 South Range 9 West) Following Hurricane Rita the Applicant made the decision to construct the new SCHS at the proposed project site This facility consolidated educational services formerly provided by the old SCHS and the former South Cameron Elementary School (SCES) which was located approximately one-half (05) mile to the east On October 14 2010 the new SCHSSCES campus was opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Encompassing approximately 100000 square feet (sq ft) the new SCHSSCES has a capacity of 458 students and includes internet accessible classrooms science labs computer labs an agriculture lab a greenhouse

State of

Louisiana

Town of

Grand Chenier

4 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

kitchencafeteria area a health clinic library an auditorium administrative offices and a repaired gymnasium

Figure 2 ndash Proposed Project Location

Photo ndash 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Consolidated SCHS (wwwfemagov)

South Cameron High School (2978578 -9310632)

82

82

5 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

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30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

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This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

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Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

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33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

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Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

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Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

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convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

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Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

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percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

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Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 3: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

ii South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site 3 Figure 2 Proposed Project Location 4

Figure 3 Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action 8 Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone 17 Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS 17 Figure 6 Recommended Post-Katrina Building Standards in Coastal A Zones 18 Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area 20 Figure 8 Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone 22

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix 10

APPENDICES

Construction Plans Appendix A Agency Correspondence Appendix B 8-Step Decision Making Process Appendix C Public Notice Appendix D

iii South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

LIST OF ACRONYMS ABFE Advisory Base Flood Elevation ACHP Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ADA Americans with Disabilities Act AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act BFE Base Flood Elevation BMP Best Management Practices BOD Biological Oxygen Demand CBRA Coastal Barrier Resource Act CBRS Coastal Barrier Resource System CEQ Council on Environmental Quality CDP Census Designated Place CFR Code of Federal Regulations CUP Coastal Use Permit CWA Clean Water Act CZMA Coastal Zone Management Act DA Department of the Army dB Decibels DELO Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer DFIRM Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map DNL Day-Night Average Sound Level EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement EL Elevation EPA Environmental Protection Agency EO Executive Order FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact ft Feet GOHSEP Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness HP Historic Preservation IBC International Building Code LDEQ Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LDNR Louisiana Department of Natural Resources LDWF Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries LPDES Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NFIP National Flood Insurance Program NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NDPES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NCA Noise Control Act NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PA Public Assistance

iv South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

SCES South Cameron Elementary School SCHS South Cameron High School SHPO State Historic Preservation OfficeOfficer sq ft Square Feet SONRIS Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System SPOC Single-Point-of-Contact SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan TSS Total Suspended Solids USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USDA United States Department of Agriculture USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service V-Zone Velocity Flood Zone

1 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

10 INTRODUCTION 11 Project Authority Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damaging storm surge well above normal high tide President George W Bush declared a major disaster for the State of Louisiana and signed a disaster declaration (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) on September 24 2005 authorizing the Department of Homeland Securityrsquos Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide federal assistance in designated areas of Louisiana The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant funding pursuant to the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) PL 93-288 as amended Section 406 of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Program to fund projects to repair restore and replace facilities damaged as a result of the declared event The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and the surrounding areas The SCHSrsquos facilities and their contents were destroyed as a result of the declared event and FEMA has deemed them eligible for replacement The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and consolidation project The proposed action would replace two pre-storm facilities with a consolidated facility providing similar functions at a new location on the existing SCHS campus In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 as implemented by the regulations promulgated by the Presidentrsquos Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508) This EA will determine if the proposed construction of a consolidated field house and storageutility facility would have the potential for significant adverse effects on the quality of the human and natural environment The results of this EA will be used to make a decision whether to initiate preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or to prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

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12 Area Description Cameron Parish comprises Louisianarsquos southwestern corner It is bordered by Sabine Lake the Sabine River the City of Port Arthur Texas and Jefferson County Texas to the west Orange County Texas to the northwest Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes to the north Vermilion Parish to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south Cameron is the largest parish in the state encompassing an area of 1932 square miles (1313 square miles of land 619 square mile of water) Yet with a parish population of only 6839 (US Census Bureau 2010) it is the least populated parish in the state This number represents a more than 30 decrease from the 2000 population total of 9991 The Parish seat and its largest census-designated place (CDP) is the town of Cameron located approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the proposed project site The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north of the Cameron Parish boundary and Lafayette is approximately thirty-five (35) miles northeast of the Parish The community of Grand Chenier is approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the shared border with Vermilion Parish and eighteen (18) miles southwest of Calcasieu Lake This municipality has fire protection and school facilities as well as public utilities that are provided to the community This area is linked to the parishrsquos other coastal villages and towns by Louisiana State Highway 8227 The average temperature in the month of July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit (ordmF) while 51ordmF is the average temperature in the month of January Rainfall averages approximately 60 inches annually and is distributed evenly throughout the year except for July which is the wettest month Predictably the Parishs location on the Gulf Coast makes it particularly susceptible to frequent hurricanes and severe storms (FEMA 2008a) The US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) manages three (3) properties within Cameron Parish and they include (1) the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (west-central) (2) the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (north-central) and (3) the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (northeast) In addition the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) manages the Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge in the southeastern corner of the Parish Wetlands cover a majority of Cameron Parish Not surprisingly the Parishs economy is critically tied to this valuable resource by means of rice growing commercial and sport fishing fur trapping oil and gas production base facilities for offshore oil and gas drilling tourism and recreation The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are located throughout the Parish near major oil and gas fields Pipelines traverse the Parish and link oil deposits with processing plants and users throughout the country Petroleum pipelines are expected to influence the future development within the Parish as there is high potential for the construction of processing plants and refineries along pipeline routes (FEMA 2008a)

3 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012) 13 Project Location

The proposed project is located at 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier LA 70643 (Latitude 2978578 Longitude -9310632Section 23 Township 9 South Range 9 West) Following Hurricane Rita the Applicant made the decision to construct the new SCHS at the proposed project site This facility consolidated educational services formerly provided by the old SCHS and the former South Cameron Elementary School (SCES) which was located approximately one-half (05) mile to the east On October 14 2010 the new SCHSSCES campus was opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Encompassing approximately 100000 square feet (sq ft) the new SCHSSCES has a capacity of 458 students and includes internet accessible classrooms science labs computer labs an agriculture lab a greenhouse

State of

Louisiana

Town of

Grand Chenier

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kitchencafeteria area a health clinic library an auditorium administrative offices and a repaired gymnasium

Figure 2 ndash Proposed Project Location

Photo ndash 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Consolidated SCHS (wwwfemagov)

South Cameron High School (2978578 -9310632)

82

82

5 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

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30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

7 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

8 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

9 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

10 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

11 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

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Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL

GRAND CHENIER LOUISIANA

SITE PLAN

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SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCIrlOOL ATHLETIC FIELD HOUSE

GRAND CHENIER LOUISIANA

ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

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An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

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DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

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Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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iii South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

LIST OF ACRONYMS ABFE Advisory Base Flood Elevation ACHP Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ADA Americans with Disabilities Act AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act BFE Base Flood Elevation BMP Best Management Practices BOD Biological Oxygen Demand CBRA Coastal Barrier Resource Act CBRS Coastal Barrier Resource System CEQ Council on Environmental Quality CDP Census Designated Place CFR Code of Federal Regulations CUP Coastal Use Permit CWA Clean Water Act CZMA Coastal Zone Management Act DA Department of the Army dB Decibels DELO Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer DFIRM Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map DNL Day-Night Average Sound Level EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement EL Elevation EPA Environmental Protection Agency EO Executive Order FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact ft Feet GOHSEP Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness HP Historic Preservation IBC International Building Code LDEQ Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LDNR Louisiana Department of Natural Resources LDWF Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries LPDES Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NFIP National Flood Insurance Program NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NDPES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NCA Noise Control Act NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PA Public Assistance

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SCES South Cameron Elementary School SCHS South Cameron High School SHPO State Historic Preservation OfficeOfficer sq ft Square Feet SONRIS Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System SPOC Single-Point-of-Contact SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan TSS Total Suspended Solids USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USDA United States Department of Agriculture USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service V-Zone Velocity Flood Zone

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10 INTRODUCTION 11 Project Authority Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damaging storm surge well above normal high tide President George W Bush declared a major disaster for the State of Louisiana and signed a disaster declaration (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) on September 24 2005 authorizing the Department of Homeland Securityrsquos Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide federal assistance in designated areas of Louisiana The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant funding pursuant to the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) PL 93-288 as amended Section 406 of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Program to fund projects to repair restore and replace facilities damaged as a result of the declared event The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and the surrounding areas The SCHSrsquos facilities and their contents were destroyed as a result of the declared event and FEMA has deemed them eligible for replacement The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and consolidation project The proposed action would replace two pre-storm facilities with a consolidated facility providing similar functions at a new location on the existing SCHS campus In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 as implemented by the regulations promulgated by the Presidentrsquos Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508) This EA will determine if the proposed construction of a consolidated field house and storageutility facility would have the potential for significant adverse effects on the quality of the human and natural environment The results of this EA will be used to make a decision whether to initiate preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or to prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

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12 Area Description Cameron Parish comprises Louisianarsquos southwestern corner It is bordered by Sabine Lake the Sabine River the City of Port Arthur Texas and Jefferson County Texas to the west Orange County Texas to the northwest Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes to the north Vermilion Parish to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south Cameron is the largest parish in the state encompassing an area of 1932 square miles (1313 square miles of land 619 square mile of water) Yet with a parish population of only 6839 (US Census Bureau 2010) it is the least populated parish in the state This number represents a more than 30 decrease from the 2000 population total of 9991 The Parish seat and its largest census-designated place (CDP) is the town of Cameron located approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the proposed project site The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north of the Cameron Parish boundary and Lafayette is approximately thirty-five (35) miles northeast of the Parish The community of Grand Chenier is approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the shared border with Vermilion Parish and eighteen (18) miles southwest of Calcasieu Lake This municipality has fire protection and school facilities as well as public utilities that are provided to the community This area is linked to the parishrsquos other coastal villages and towns by Louisiana State Highway 8227 The average temperature in the month of July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit (ordmF) while 51ordmF is the average temperature in the month of January Rainfall averages approximately 60 inches annually and is distributed evenly throughout the year except for July which is the wettest month Predictably the Parishs location on the Gulf Coast makes it particularly susceptible to frequent hurricanes and severe storms (FEMA 2008a) The US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) manages three (3) properties within Cameron Parish and they include (1) the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (west-central) (2) the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (north-central) and (3) the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (northeast) In addition the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) manages the Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge in the southeastern corner of the Parish Wetlands cover a majority of Cameron Parish Not surprisingly the Parishs economy is critically tied to this valuable resource by means of rice growing commercial and sport fishing fur trapping oil and gas production base facilities for offshore oil and gas drilling tourism and recreation The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are located throughout the Parish near major oil and gas fields Pipelines traverse the Parish and link oil deposits with processing plants and users throughout the country Petroleum pipelines are expected to influence the future development within the Parish as there is high potential for the construction of processing plants and refineries along pipeline routes (FEMA 2008a)

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Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012) 13 Project Location

The proposed project is located at 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier LA 70643 (Latitude 2978578 Longitude -9310632Section 23 Township 9 South Range 9 West) Following Hurricane Rita the Applicant made the decision to construct the new SCHS at the proposed project site This facility consolidated educational services formerly provided by the old SCHS and the former South Cameron Elementary School (SCES) which was located approximately one-half (05) mile to the east On October 14 2010 the new SCHSSCES campus was opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Encompassing approximately 100000 square feet (sq ft) the new SCHSSCES has a capacity of 458 students and includes internet accessible classrooms science labs computer labs an agriculture lab a greenhouse

State of

Louisiana

Town of

Grand Chenier

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kitchencafeteria area a health clinic library an auditorium administrative offices and a repaired gymnasium

Figure 2 ndash Proposed Project Location

Photo ndash 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Consolidated SCHS (wwwfemagov)

South Cameron High School (2978578 -9310632)

82

82

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The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

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30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

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This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

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Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

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33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

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Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

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Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

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convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 5: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

iv South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

SCES South Cameron Elementary School SCHS South Cameron High School SHPO State Historic Preservation OfficeOfficer sq ft Square Feet SONRIS Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System SPOC Single-Point-of-Contact SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan TSS Total Suspended Solids USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USDA United States Department of Agriculture USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service V-Zone Velocity Flood Zone

1 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

10 INTRODUCTION 11 Project Authority Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damaging storm surge well above normal high tide President George W Bush declared a major disaster for the State of Louisiana and signed a disaster declaration (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) on September 24 2005 authorizing the Department of Homeland Securityrsquos Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide federal assistance in designated areas of Louisiana The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant funding pursuant to the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) PL 93-288 as amended Section 406 of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Program to fund projects to repair restore and replace facilities damaged as a result of the declared event The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and the surrounding areas The SCHSrsquos facilities and their contents were destroyed as a result of the declared event and FEMA has deemed them eligible for replacement The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and consolidation project The proposed action would replace two pre-storm facilities with a consolidated facility providing similar functions at a new location on the existing SCHS campus In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 as implemented by the regulations promulgated by the Presidentrsquos Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508) This EA will determine if the proposed construction of a consolidated field house and storageutility facility would have the potential for significant adverse effects on the quality of the human and natural environment The results of this EA will be used to make a decision whether to initiate preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or to prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

2 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

12 Area Description Cameron Parish comprises Louisianarsquos southwestern corner It is bordered by Sabine Lake the Sabine River the City of Port Arthur Texas and Jefferson County Texas to the west Orange County Texas to the northwest Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes to the north Vermilion Parish to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south Cameron is the largest parish in the state encompassing an area of 1932 square miles (1313 square miles of land 619 square mile of water) Yet with a parish population of only 6839 (US Census Bureau 2010) it is the least populated parish in the state This number represents a more than 30 decrease from the 2000 population total of 9991 The Parish seat and its largest census-designated place (CDP) is the town of Cameron located approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the proposed project site The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north of the Cameron Parish boundary and Lafayette is approximately thirty-five (35) miles northeast of the Parish The community of Grand Chenier is approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the shared border with Vermilion Parish and eighteen (18) miles southwest of Calcasieu Lake This municipality has fire protection and school facilities as well as public utilities that are provided to the community This area is linked to the parishrsquos other coastal villages and towns by Louisiana State Highway 8227 The average temperature in the month of July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit (ordmF) while 51ordmF is the average temperature in the month of January Rainfall averages approximately 60 inches annually and is distributed evenly throughout the year except for July which is the wettest month Predictably the Parishs location on the Gulf Coast makes it particularly susceptible to frequent hurricanes and severe storms (FEMA 2008a) The US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) manages three (3) properties within Cameron Parish and they include (1) the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (west-central) (2) the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (north-central) and (3) the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (northeast) In addition the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) manages the Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge in the southeastern corner of the Parish Wetlands cover a majority of Cameron Parish Not surprisingly the Parishs economy is critically tied to this valuable resource by means of rice growing commercial and sport fishing fur trapping oil and gas production base facilities for offshore oil and gas drilling tourism and recreation The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are located throughout the Parish near major oil and gas fields Pipelines traverse the Parish and link oil deposits with processing plants and users throughout the country Petroleum pipelines are expected to influence the future development within the Parish as there is high potential for the construction of processing plants and refineries along pipeline routes (FEMA 2008a)

3 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012) 13 Project Location

The proposed project is located at 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier LA 70643 (Latitude 2978578 Longitude -9310632Section 23 Township 9 South Range 9 West) Following Hurricane Rita the Applicant made the decision to construct the new SCHS at the proposed project site This facility consolidated educational services formerly provided by the old SCHS and the former South Cameron Elementary School (SCES) which was located approximately one-half (05) mile to the east On October 14 2010 the new SCHSSCES campus was opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Encompassing approximately 100000 square feet (sq ft) the new SCHSSCES has a capacity of 458 students and includes internet accessible classrooms science labs computer labs an agriculture lab a greenhouse

State of

Louisiana

Town of

Grand Chenier

4 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

kitchencafeteria area a health clinic library an auditorium administrative offices and a repaired gymnasium

Figure 2 ndash Proposed Project Location

Photo ndash 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Consolidated SCHS (wwwfemagov)

South Cameron High School (2978578 -9310632)

82

82

5 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

6 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

7 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

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Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

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33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

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Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

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Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

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convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

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Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

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percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

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sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

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Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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1 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

10 INTRODUCTION 11 Project Authority Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damaging storm surge well above normal high tide President George W Bush declared a major disaster for the State of Louisiana and signed a disaster declaration (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) on September 24 2005 authorizing the Department of Homeland Securityrsquos Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide federal assistance in designated areas of Louisiana The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant funding pursuant to the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) PL 93-288 as amended Section 406 of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Program to fund projects to repair restore and replace facilities damaged as a result of the declared event The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and the surrounding areas The SCHSrsquos facilities and their contents were destroyed as a result of the declared event and FEMA has deemed them eligible for replacement The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and consolidation project The proposed action would replace two pre-storm facilities with a consolidated facility providing similar functions at a new location on the existing SCHS campus In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 as implemented by the regulations promulgated by the Presidentrsquos Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508) This EA will determine if the proposed construction of a consolidated field house and storageutility facility would have the potential for significant adverse effects on the quality of the human and natural environment The results of this EA will be used to make a decision whether to initiate preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or to prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

2 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

12 Area Description Cameron Parish comprises Louisianarsquos southwestern corner It is bordered by Sabine Lake the Sabine River the City of Port Arthur Texas and Jefferson County Texas to the west Orange County Texas to the northwest Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes to the north Vermilion Parish to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south Cameron is the largest parish in the state encompassing an area of 1932 square miles (1313 square miles of land 619 square mile of water) Yet with a parish population of only 6839 (US Census Bureau 2010) it is the least populated parish in the state This number represents a more than 30 decrease from the 2000 population total of 9991 The Parish seat and its largest census-designated place (CDP) is the town of Cameron located approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the proposed project site The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north of the Cameron Parish boundary and Lafayette is approximately thirty-five (35) miles northeast of the Parish The community of Grand Chenier is approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the shared border with Vermilion Parish and eighteen (18) miles southwest of Calcasieu Lake This municipality has fire protection and school facilities as well as public utilities that are provided to the community This area is linked to the parishrsquos other coastal villages and towns by Louisiana State Highway 8227 The average temperature in the month of July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit (ordmF) while 51ordmF is the average temperature in the month of January Rainfall averages approximately 60 inches annually and is distributed evenly throughout the year except for July which is the wettest month Predictably the Parishs location on the Gulf Coast makes it particularly susceptible to frequent hurricanes and severe storms (FEMA 2008a) The US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) manages three (3) properties within Cameron Parish and they include (1) the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (west-central) (2) the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (north-central) and (3) the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (northeast) In addition the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) manages the Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge in the southeastern corner of the Parish Wetlands cover a majority of Cameron Parish Not surprisingly the Parishs economy is critically tied to this valuable resource by means of rice growing commercial and sport fishing fur trapping oil and gas production base facilities for offshore oil and gas drilling tourism and recreation The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are located throughout the Parish near major oil and gas fields Pipelines traverse the Parish and link oil deposits with processing plants and users throughout the country Petroleum pipelines are expected to influence the future development within the Parish as there is high potential for the construction of processing plants and refineries along pipeline routes (FEMA 2008a)

3 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012) 13 Project Location

The proposed project is located at 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier LA 70643 (Latitude 2978578 Longitude -9310632Section 23 Township 9 South Range 9 West) Following Hurricane Rita the Applicant made the decision to construct the new SCHS at the proposed project site This facility consolidated educational services formerly provided by the old SCHS and the former South Cameron Elementary School (SCES) which was located approximately one-half (05) mile to the east On October 14 2010 the new SCHSSCES campus was opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Encompassing approximately 100000 square feet (sq ft) the new SCHSSCES has a capacity of 458 students and includes internet accessible classrooms science labs computer labs an agriculture lab a greenhouse

State of

Louisiana

Town of

Grand Chenier

4 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

kitchencafeteria area a health clinic library an auditorium administrative offices and a repaired gymnasium

Figure 2 ndash Proposed Project Location

Photo ndash 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Consolidated SCHS (wwwfemagov)

South Cameron High School (2978578 -9310632)

82

82

5 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

6 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

7 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

8 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

9 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

10 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

11 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

14 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 7: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

2 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

12 Area Description Cameron Parish comprises Louisianarsquos southwestern corner It is bordered by Sabine Lake the Sabine River the City of Port Arthur Texas and Jefferson County Texas to the west Orange County Texas to the northwest Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes to the north Vermilion Parish to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south Cameron is the largest parish in the state encompassing an area of 1932 square miles (1313 square miles of land 619 square mile of water) Yet with a parish population of only 6839 (US Census Bureau 2010) it is the least populated parish in the state This number represents a more than 30 decrease from the 2000 population total of 9991 The Parish seat and its largest census-designated place (CDP) is the town of Cameron located approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the proposed project site The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north of the Cameron Parish boundary and Lafayette is approximately thirty-five (35) miles northeast of the Parish The community of Grand Chenier is approximately twenty-one (21) miles west of the shared border with Vermilion Parish and eighteen (18) miles southwest of Calcasieu Lake This municipality has fire protection and school facilities as well as public utilities that are provided to the community This area is linked to the parishrsquos other coastal villages and towns by Louisiana State Highway 8227 The average temperature in the month of July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit (ordmF) while 51ordmF is the average temperature in the month of January Rainfall averages approximately 60 inches annually and is distributed evenly throughout the year except for July which is the wettest month Predictably the Parishs location on the Gulf Coast makes it particularly susceptible to frequent hurricanes and severe storms (FEMA 2008a) The US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) manages three (3) properties within Cameron Parish and they include (1) the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (west-central) (2) the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (north-central) and (3) the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (northeast) In addition the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) manages the Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge in the southeastern corner of the Parish Wetlands cover a majority of Cameron Parish Not surprisingly the Parishs economy is critically tied to this valuable resource by means of rice growing commercial and sport fishing fur trapping oil and gas production base facilities for offshore oil and gas drilling tourism and recreation The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are located throughout the Parish near major oil and gas fields Pipelines traverse the Parish and link oil deposits with processing plants and users throughout the country Petroleum pipelines are expected to influence the future development within the Parish as there is high potential for the construction of processing plants and refineries along pipeline routes (FEMA 2008a)

3 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012) 13 Project Location

The proposed project is located at 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier LA 70643 (Latitude 2978578 Longitude -9310632Section 23 Township 9 South Range 9 West) Following Hurricane Rita the Applicant made the decision to construct the new SCHS at the proposed project site This facility consolidated educational services formerly provided by the old SCHS and the former South Cameron Elementary School (SCES) which was located approximately one-half (05) mile to the east On October 14 2010 the new SCHSSCES campus was opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Encompassing approximately 100000 square feet (sq ft) the new SCHSSCES has a capacity of 458 students and includes internet accessible classrooms science labs computer labs an agriculture lab a greenhouse

State of

Louisiana

Town of

Grand Chenier

4 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

kitchencafeteria area a health clinic library an auditorium administrative offices and a repaired gymnasium

Figure 2 ndash Proposed Project Location

Photo ndash 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Consolidated SCHS (wwwfemagov)

South Cameron High School (2978578 -9310632)

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82

5 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

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30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

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This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

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Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

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33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

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Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

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Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

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convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

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Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

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percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

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Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 8: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

3 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012) 13 Project Location

The proposed project is located at 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier LA 70643 (Latitude 2978578 Longitude -9310632Section 23 Township 9 South Range 9 West) Following Hurricane Rita the Applicant made the decision to construct the new SCHS at the proposed project site This facility consolidated educational services formerly provided by the old SCHS and the former South Cameron Elementary School (SCES) which was located approximately one-half (05) mile to the east On October 14 2010 the new SCHSSCES campus was opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Encompassing approximately 100000 square feet (sq ft) the new SCHSSCES has a capacity of 458 students and includes internet accessible classrooms science labs computer labs an agriculture lab a greenhouse

State of

Louisiana

Town of

Grand Chenier

4 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

kitchencafeteria area a health clinic library an auditorium administrative offices and a repaired gymnasium

Figure 2 ndash Proposed Project Location

Photo ndash 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Consolidated SCHS (wwwfemagov)

South Cameron High School (2978578 -9310632)

82

82

5 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

6 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

7 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

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Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

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33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

10 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

14 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL

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SITE PLAN

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 9: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

4 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

kitchencafeteria area a health clinic library an auditorium administrative offices and a repaired gymnasium

Figure 2 ndash Proposed Project Location

Photo ndash 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Consolidated SCHS (wwwfemagov)

South Cameron High School (2978578 -9310632)

82

82

5 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

6 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

7 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

8 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

9 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

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Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

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Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

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convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

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Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

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percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 10: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

5 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

The proposed project site is located among Louisianarsquos coastal marshes To the east and west lay scattered residential properties The USFWS mapped wetlands immediately to the north and to the south across Oak Grove Highway The terrain is essentially flat with elevations highest near the schoolrsquos entrance located off Oak Grove Highway 20 PURPOSE AND NEED The objective of FEMArsquos Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to provide assistance to State Tribal and local governments and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President (wwwfemagov) Under certain criteria applicants may apply for FEMA PA grants to complete improved projects Improved projects give applicants the opportunity to make additional improvements while restoring a facility to its pre-disaster design The Applicant through the Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has requested federal funds to complete an improved project to restore facilities and services lost at the SCHS as a result of Hurricane Rita Built in 1959 the original SCHS served local 8th through 12th grade students while the nearby SCES served grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Both schools suffered heavy damage by Hurricane Rita which inundated the area with a 15-20 foot storm surge and hurricane force winds Hurricane Rita ultimately caused millions of dollars in damages to the original SCHS facilities The original SCHS field house and a storageutility building both located underneath the football field grandstand bleachers were destroyed by Hurricane Ritarsquos overwhelming storm surge and high winds As a result the associated athletics offices changing rooms equipment and supply storage and utilities were lost To date these functions have not been restored

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita the Applicant initially focused its recovery efforts on replacing the damaged main school building With the new SCHS now operational however the Applicant has shifted its attention to the replacement andor repair of damaged ancillary facilities

Photo 2 ndash Damage at Original SCHS Caused by Hurricane Rita (wwwfemagov)

6 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

7 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

8 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

9 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

10 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

11 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

14 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 11: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

6 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

30 ALTERNATIVES The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental and cultural effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives The identification and evaluation of the purpose and need of a project is essential in establishing a basis for the development of the range of reasonable alternatives required in an EA and assists with the identification and eventual selection of a preferred alternative Three (3) alternatives have been proposed and reviewed for this project They include 1) No Action 2) Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility and 3) Relocation of athletic facilities to the former site of the South Cameron Elementary School 31 Alternative 1 - No Action Under this alternative the Applicant would not construct new facilities to replace the lost functions previously provided by the destroyed field house and storageutility building Consequently the SCHS would continue to lack adequate athletic and storage facilities 32 Alternative 2 - Construction of a new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility building) constructed on a single elevated foundation platform with one (1) roof covering the entire area including the un-air conditionedunoccupied space between the two (2) buildings (see Appendix A for construction plans) The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be elevated to the required height using concrete columns and would comply with all current building codes and standards Related ground disturbing activities would include pile installation underground utility installation and grading activities as required to satisfy appropriate drainage requirements Additionally new sidewalks and a handicap parking area would be installed as needed The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and girls restrooms showers and locker rooms It would be used as needed by the SCHS Athletic programs (eg football cheerleading track and physical education activities) The previous field house was located at Latitude 29786642 Longitude -93105887 The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The storageutility section of the proposed facility would encompass 903 sq ft (21rsquo4rdquo x 42rsquo4rdquo) and would replace functions provided by the former storageutility building (eg storage of athletic and grounds equipment)

7 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

8 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

9 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

10 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

11 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

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Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

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convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

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Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

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all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

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FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL

GRAND CHENIER LOUISIANA

SITE PLAN

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SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCIrlOOL ATHLETIC FIELD HOUSE

GRAND CHENIER LOUISIANA

ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

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An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

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DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

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Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 12: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

7 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2) to provide access to separate buildings Additionally the previous storageutility building was constructed at grade making it non-compliant with current building codes and local floodplain ordinances The proposed facility would replace functions previously served by the original building in a manner compliant with local codes and therefore more resistant to future flooding events

8 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

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33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

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Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

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Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

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convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

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Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

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percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 13: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

8 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 3 - Map of SCHS Detailing Proposed Action

Location of Old Field House (29786642 -93105887)

Location of Old StorageUtility Building (29786642 -93105887)

Proposed Location of New Consolidated Field HouseStorageUtility Facility

9 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

10 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

11 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

14 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCIrlOOL ATHLETIC FIELD HOUSE

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 14: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

9 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

33 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the new consolidated SCHS Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events 40 AFFECTED ENVIROMENT AND IMPACTS 41 Impact Summary The following matrix summarizes the results of the environmental review process for the proposed action (Table 3) Potential environmental impacts that were found to be negligible are not evaluated further Resource areas that have the potential for impacts of minor moderate or major intensity are further developed in the following sections Definitions of the impact intensity are described below Negligible The resource area would not be affected or changes would be either non-detectable or if detected would have effects that would be slight and local Impacts would be well below regulatory standards as applicable Minor Changes to the resource would be measurable although the changes would be small and localized Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards as applicable Mitigation measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Moderate Changes to the resource would be measurable and have both localized and regional scale impacts Impacts would be within or below regulatory standards but historical conditions are being altered on a short-term basis Mitigation measures would be necessary and the measures would reduce any potential adverse effects Major Changes would be readily measurable and would have substantial consequences on a local and regional level Impacts would exceed regulatory standards Mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects would be required to reduce impacts though long-term changes to the resource would be expected

10 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

11 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

14 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL

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SITE PLAN

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 15: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

10 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Table 1 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences Matrix

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Geology and Soils

X

There is the potential for short-term localized increase in soil erosion during construction The US Department of Agriculture (USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) Alexandria LA office has determined that the proposed project will not impact any Prime Unique or Local Important Farmland

USDA-NRCS correspondence letter from Sarah Haymaker of the Alexandria LA office dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) email dated 4192012 (see Appendix B)

Implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) install silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it See also Section 60

Hydrology and Floodplains (Executive Order 11988)

X

Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) were reviewed on FEMAs web site According to DFIRM 22023C 0750H dated of November 21 2011 the project area is located within zone AE (EL 13) (the 100-year floodplain) Per a memo to FEMA dated 4122011 Patti Holland of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site lies outside of an adjacent Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) area

Correspondence from USFWS dated 4162012 (see Appendix B)

The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator See also Sections 421 and 60

Wetlands (Executive Order 11990)

X

USFWS mapped wetlands are not present in the proposed project area The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the proposed project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project site Therefore any expansion of the proposed scope of work would require a revised determination

Letter from the USACE dated 4162012 (see Appendix B) Letter from the USFWS dated 4242012 (see Appendix B)

Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised determination Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and-detour roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project Additionally the Applicant shall implement construction best management practices (BMPs) for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands These measures are to ensure that wetlands are not adversely affected per the CWA and Executive Order (EO) 11990 See also Section 60

11 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

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Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

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Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

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FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL

GRAND CHENIER LOUISIANA

SITE PLAN

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SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCIrlOOL ATHLETIC FIELD HOUSE

GRAND CHENIER LOUISIANA

ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 16: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

11 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Surface Water and Water Quality

X

According to the LDEQ files the proposed project site has a permit to discharge treated waste water This permit (LAG 540219) was renewed on 712008 and allows for discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day The permit requires sampling of the discharge quarterly parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the site for numerous excursions which are exceedances of one or more parameters

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

The LDEQ should be contacted to determine if a LPDES permit is required for the proposed project Additionally the contractor should implement construction BMPs to reduce sedimentation See also Sections 422 and 60

Groundwater

X

The site is located over the Chicot Aquifer System which is a Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ndash Region VI determined that the project should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data there is a pluggedabandoned water well on the site No currently registered water wells appear within the proposed project footprint and there are no groundwater areas of concern

EPA determination of no adverse effect dated 4172012 LDNR SONRIS site (See Appendix B)

The contractor should observe all precautions to protect the groundwater of the region See also Section 60

Coastal Resources

X

The proposed project site lies within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) may apply The project is not located within an adjacent CBRS unit

Letter from the LDNR Coastal Zone Management Program dated 4232012 Letter from USFWS dated 4162012

The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin See also Sections 43 and 60

Air Quality

X

During construction there is the potential for short-term localized increase in vehicle emissions and dust particles The Cameron Parish airshed is in attainment for all criteria pollutants per the Clean Air Act

LDEQ email dated 4192012 (See Appendix B)

Vehicle operation times would be kept to a minimum Area soils would be covered andor wetted during construction to minimize dust See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

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Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

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42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

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Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

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This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

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convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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SSiittee

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Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

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Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

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Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

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percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

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all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

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FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

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Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

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Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

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Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

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Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 17: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

12 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Vegetation and Wildlife

X

The proposed project area is an existing school campus with paved and gravel roadways and driveways No long-term impacts to existing vegetation and wildlife are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 (See Appendix B)

Threatened and Endangered Species (Endangered Species Act Section 7)

X

No impact to federally listed threatened or endangered species is anticipated No impacts to critical habitats are anticipated

USFWS determination of no effect dated 4242012 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) letter dated 4252012 (See Appendix B)

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

14 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

PPrrooppoosseedd PPrroojjeecctt

SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 18: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

13 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Cultural Resources (National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 [NHPA])

X

A review of this project was conducted in accordance with FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 (2009 Statewide PA as amended) The structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion or Criteria Consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places Data provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) indicates that there are no known archaeological sites within the project area The scope of work meets the criteria in FEMAs 2009 Statewide PA as amended Appendix C Programmatic Allowances Item I-A and I-I In accordance with Stipulation VIIA of the 2009 Statewide PA as amended FEMA may document this determination in the project file and authorize funding for the undertaking without further Section 106 review The Applicant must comply with the NHPA conditions set forth in this Project Worksheet Any change to the approved scope of work will require reevaluation under Section 106

Project meets FEMArsquos Programmatic Agreement dated August 17 2009 No NHPA Section 106 consultation conducted

If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation (HP) staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two(72) hours of the discovery

14 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

PPrrooppoosseedd PPrroojjeecctt

SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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14 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) Socioeconomics

X

According to the American Census Estimated Data for 2010 the percentage of families in the 70643 zip code below the poverty level is 101 This figure for the US as a whole is 99 The median per capita income for Cameron Parish is $17596 The figure for the US as a whole is $27041 Minority demographics for the 70643 zip code are as follows African American 11 Hispanic 14 and Asian 00 The demographic for the US as a whole are African American 124 Hispanic 151 and Asian 44 The proposed work has no potential to adversely impact any low ndashincome or minority populations

Census data obtained at httpfactfinder2censusgovfacesnavjsfpagesindexxhtml

Noise

X

During the construction period there would be a short-term increase in noise levels See also Section 44

Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays See also Sections 44 and 60

Public Safety

X

No impacts to safety and security are anticipated

The propose project site is already fenced which will protect nearby residents from vehicular traffic To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials See also Section 60

15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

PPrrooppoosseedd PPrroojjeecctt

SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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15 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Resource Area

Impact Intensity

Impact Summary Agency Coordination Permits Mitigation

Negligible Minor Moderate Major Traffic and Transportation

X

Traffic volumes along the respective work areas (ie Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway) would increase temporarily during work activities See also Section 45

Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary See also Sections 45 and 60

Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes

X

EPA and Louisiana LDEQ hazardous materials database searches were queried for the project work areas As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the proposed project site has an Asbestos Management Plan the LDEQ has cited the site with Notices of Deficiencies regarding this management plan The site also has a permit to discharge treated waste water which was renewed on 7108 See Section 422 for more information The LDNR SONRIS database was also queried for the project work areas The nearest recorded oilgas well is approximately 015 miles northwest of the site

EPA Envirofacts Database EPA Enviromapper EPA Brownfields Database LDEQ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) LDEQ Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Database LDEQ Louisiana State Brownfields Database LDNR SONRIS Database LDEQ Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Database LDEQ Authorized Debris Sites Database Email from the LDEQ dated 5212012 (See Appendix B)

If hazardous materials are unexpectedly encountered in the project area during the proposed construction operations appropriate measures for the proper assessment remediation management and disposal of the contamination would be initiated in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations The contractor would be required to take appropriate measures to prevent minimize and control the spill of hazardous materials in the construction area The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

PPrrooppoosseedd PPrroojjeecctt

SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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16 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

42 Water Resources 421 Hydrology and Floodplains Executive Order 11988 or EO 11988 requires that federal agencies avoid to the extent possible adverse impacts to the floodplain and the support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative FEMArsquos efforts to comply with EO 11988 are guided by 44 CFR Part 9 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands which sets forth the policy procedure and responsibilities needed to implement and enforce EO 11988 When determining the flood hazard zone for a prospective site local regulations allow for the use of best available data In most instances the preliminary DFIRM is considered to be the best available floodplain data for Cameron Parish Flood hazards within Cameron Parish result primarily from tidal surge and associated waves caused by tropical storms and hurricanes (FEMA 2008a) Tides can intrude into the low-lying areas through the Calcasieu Ship Channel and through the Creole Canal and Kings Bayou which flow into the Mermentau River Less frequently stream overflow occurs from the Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau River systems Many areas are also susceptible to shallow flooding or ponding during rainfalls due to flat terrain and inadequate drainage (FEMA 2008a) Applicable building codes for the proposed project site can be found in the International Building Code (IBC) (2006) The American Society of Civil Engineers Standards Manual 24-05 Standard Flood Resistant Design and Construction heavily references the IBC It presents specific technical guidance related to the design and construction of buildings in flood hazard areas Relevant nonstructural flood protection measures are detailed in the Cameron Parish Police Ordinance entitled ldquoAn Ordinance Providing for Flood Insurance Requirementsrdquo dated August 2 1977 and amended September 5 1977 To ensure compliance with FEMA policy related to the implementation of EO 11988 the proposed project has been reviewed for potential adverse impact to the floodplain Cameron Parish enrolled in the NFIP on September 4 1970 Per preliminary DFIRM panel 22023C0750H the proposed project site is located within an AE (EL 13) zone An AE zone is an area subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event and where base flood elevations are provided More precisely the SCHS is located in a Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo The Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo is an area where wave and flood conditions during the base flood though less severe than conditions in a velocity flood zone (V-Zone) are severe enough to damage light-frame construction (see Figure 5) Presently Coastal A Zones are not delineated on FIRMs Consequently communities designers and owners must determine whether Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo conditions exist for a given site During a meeting held on June 5 2012 with representatives from FEMA and GOHSEP the Applicant confirmed that the proposed facility would be constructed utilizing specific design and construction principles recommended for Coastal Zone ldquoArdquo construction

17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

PPrrooppoosseedd PPrroojjeecctt

SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

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BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

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DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

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Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

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Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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17 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Figure 5 Flood Zone Information for SCHS (taken from DFIRM panel 22023C 0750H [dated November 21 2011])

Figure 4 Cross-section of Coastal A Zone (wwwfemagov)

Proposed Project Site Zone AE (EL 13)

Adjacent CBRS unit S-10 see Section 43 for more information

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 23: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

18 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action alternative would have no adverse impacts on the 100-year floodplain Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) The Proposed Action Alternative would consist of the construction of a new facility to replace functions provided by previous SCHS facilities lost as a result of Hurricane Rita The proposed project site is located in an Coastal A Zone with elevations determined Ground surface elevations at the proposed project site range between 400 and 600 feet above mean sea level (North American Vertical Datum 1988) Since the proposed site lies within a Coastal A Zone V Zone design construction and certification should be implemented These recommended measures include middot The use of open foundations (pile or pier) designed to resist all base flood conditions (waves high velocity flow erosion and scour floodborne debris) middot Elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member supporting the lowest floor above the base flood wave crest elevation (see Figure 7) middot Use of flood-resistant materials above the level of the walking surface of the lowest floor middot Specification of connections between the foundation and the elevated building that are capable of withstanding both wind and flood forces at the same time middot Use of space below the lowest horizontal structural member for parking access or storage only middot Use of screen lattice or breakaway walls if space below the elevated floor is enclosed

Figure 6 Recommended post-Katrina building standards in Coastal A Zones (wwwfemagov)

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

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Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

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Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 24: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

19 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

This EA forms part of the Eight Step Planning Process outlined in 44 CFR Part 9 (see Appendix C) No acceptable practicable alternatives outside of the special flood hazard area have been identified for this project Mitigation of adverse impacts would be accomplished by the elevation and floodproofing of the proposed facility and accessory components as necessary to protect it from the base flood (ie 1-percent-annual-chance-flood) Additionally the Applicant would be required to coordinate all project activities with the local floodplain administrator to obtain the required floodplain development permit ensuring that all actions are executed in compliance with relevant applicable and required local code and standards 422 Surface Water and Water Quality The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary regulatory structure for governing pollutant discharges to navigable Waters of the United States It establishes regulations for effluent limitations water quality standards and implementation plans national performance standards and point source (eg municipal wastewater systems concentrated animal feeding operation) and nonpoint source programs (eg stormwater) Section 402 of the CWA authorizes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into Waters of the US Louisiana became authorized to administer the NPDES program in August of 1996 and accordingly the LDEQ regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources with the LPDES program The USACE regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials into Waters of the US including wetlands as established by Section 404 of the CWA The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 12325 (a)(9) 12226(a) 12226(b)(14)(x) and 12226(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing grading and excavating activities that disturb one (1) acre or more including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale to obtain coverage under a NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges (EPA 2007) Therefore it is anticipated that the proposed project may require a corresponding LPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality The provision of the federal grant to complete this proposed project would be conditioned to obtain necessary permits and remain in compliance with the permit requirements Cameron Parish contains approximately 354924 acres of surface water The Sabine Calcasieu and Mermentau Rivers are the largest sources of surface water Sabine Lake Calcasieu Lake and Grand Lake are also located within the parish Major streams exist at the lower elevations and are heavily contaminated with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (USDA 1995) As a result most of the surface water in these lower elevations is unsuited for agriculture domestic and some industrial uses The Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve are located approximately one-half (05) mile to the west and to the south of the proposed project site respectively The Lower Mud Lake is located just over three (3) miles to the southwest of the SCHS Immediately to the west lie several small man-made ponds and some natural low-lying ponding areas The

20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

PPrrooppoosseedd PPrroojjeecctt

SSiittee

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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20 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

convergence of the Mermentau River and the Gulf of Mexico occurs just over two (2) miles to the south of the proposed project site The SCHS is located within LDEQ sub-watershed segment LA050801 (Mermentau River ndash From Catfish Point Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico) which is listed on the 2010 LDEQ Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report [Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports] for violating the specified criteria for fecal coliform This watershed supports designated uses such as primary contact recreation (swimming) secondary contact recreation (boating) and fish and wildlife propagation However it does not support the designated use of oyster propagation Suspected sources of impairment are listed as both natural sources and a source unknown The SCHS has a Louisiana State permit (LAG 540219) to discharge treated waste water This permit was renewed on July 1 2008 and allows discharges of less than 25000 gallons per day and requires sampling of the discharge at least quarterly Parameters to be tested for include pH flow turbidity biological oxygen demand (BOD) total suspended solids (TSS) oil and grease fecal coliform colonies sulfate chlorides ammonianitrogen and dissolved oxygen The LDEQ has cited the Applicant for numerous exceedances of one or more parameters at this facility in the past

Figure 7 Topographic Map for Proposed Project Area (wwwesricom) Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would not change site drainage or effect on the surface water quality of the area

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21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

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Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 26: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

21 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) It is unlikely the proposed action would impact surface waters through minor erosion and sedimentation However in order to minimize impacts to waters of the US the contractor is required to implement BMPs that meet the LDEQ permitting specifications for storm water discharge regulated under Section 402 of the CWA This could include the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP A SWPPP focuses on two (2) major requirements (1) Providing a site description that identifies sources of pollution to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity on-site and (2) Identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of relevant permits Any adverse effects to water quality associated with the construction of the projects would be short term and minimized by the measures described above 43 Coastal Resources The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) requires that any federal agency action occurring in the designated coastal zone be consistent with the policies of the state coastal zone management program In 1978 the Louisiana Legislature passed the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act This act delineated a coastal zone boundary and established the Coastal Use Permit (CUP) system to regulate projects that have a direct impact on coastal waters The LDNR is charged with regulating development in the coastal zone through the administration of the CUP system Based on recommendations from a science-based study conducted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisianarsquos designated Coastal Zone was modified with the passage of House Bill 656 (Act 588) As a result of these changes which became effective June 8 2012 the entire parish of Cameron is now considered to be located within Louisianarsquos Coastal Management Zone (see Figure 9) The USFWS enforces the Coastal Barrier Resource Act (CBRA) This Act protects undeveloped coastal barrier islands and related areas by prohibiting direct or indirect federal funding of projects that support development in these areas except for emergency life-saving activities In a response to FEMA initiated consultation dated April 16 2012 a representative of the USFWS confirmed that the proposed project site is not located within adjacent CBRS unit S-10 located just across Oak Grove Highway to the south

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 27: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

22 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 ndash No Action The No Action Alternative would have no effect on the coastal zone or any designated Coastal Barrier Resource System unit Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Review of Louisianarsquos Coastal Zone Boundary Map confirms that the proposed action would occur in the designated coastal zone A response letter from the LDNR dated April 23 2012 states that the Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin 44 Noise Noise is generally described as unwanted sound and is federally regulated by the Noise Control Act of 1972 (NCA) Sound is usually measured in decibels (dB) on the A-weighted scale (scale most similar to range of sounds that the human ear can hear) The Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) is the noise level averaged over a twenty-four (24) hour period with a 10-dB penalty for any sound occurring between 10 pm and 7 am to account for the disproportionate effect noise has during these hours EPA guidelines and those of many other federal agencies state that outdoor sound levels in excess of 55-dB DNL are ldquonormally unacceptablerdquo for noise-sensitive receptors such as libraries schools or hospitals The SCHS is a classified as a noise-sensitive receptor serving a population considered particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of noise pollution (ie children) The area immediately surrounding the proposed project site contains sparse residential development

Figure 8 ndash Designated Louisiana Coastal Zone (in Yellow)

23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

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Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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23 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Alternative 1 - No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on noise in the project area Alternative 2 - Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction of the proposed facility would result in a temporary increase in noise The contractor should coordinate construction activities with the Applicant so as to minimize the potential disruption of any school activities All proposed construction and demolition activities would adhere to the Cameron Parish noise ordinance regarding construction and demolition projects This ordinance prohibits the operating of any equipment used in construction work within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive areas between sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays (Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32) 45 Traffic and Transportation The proposed site is located in a sparsely developed light to moderate traffic volume area Alternative 1- No Action The No Action alternative would have no effect on traffic Alternative 2 ndash Construction of new consolidated field house and storageutility facility (proposed action) Construction at the proposed project site would have a temporary effect on traffic by increasing the number of heavy machinery vehicles on Louisiana Highway 82 and Oak Grove HighwayGrand Chenier Highway Construction traffic should be closely monitored and controlled as appropriate All construction activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements Surface traffic on the affected areas near the project site would increase during the construction of the proposed facility The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary The construction site is already fenced off which should discourage trespassers 50 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts are those effects on the environment that result from the incremental effect of the action when added to past present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or nonfederal) or person undertakes such other actions Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time There are no other known projects that when added to the proposed action would have a significant cumulative adverse impact on the human environment According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas from 1996 to 2006 the percent of developed land parish wide in Cameron Parish has decreased from 110 to 109 the

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

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Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

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New

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LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 29: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

24 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

percentage of impervious surface area has remained constant at 39 Within the same timeframe the percentage of forested land parish-wide has increased from 93 to 99 and the percentage of Cameron Parish that is wetland has decreased from 5564 to 5555 In 1996 Cameron Parish had 13016 square miles of agricultural land In 2006 Cameron Parish contained 13134 square miles of agricultural land a net gain of 118 square miles of land (091 change) The entire Louisiana Gulf Coast is still engaged in extensive recovery efforts after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Katrina Rita Gustav and Ike There have been other projects in Cameron Parish to repair structures to pre-disaster condition with upgrades to codes and standards as well as numerous mitigation projects to protect structures from future flood damage Similar to other reconstruction projects in the area the proposed action would have the beneficial effect of making important community infrastructure more resilient to future flood hazards The proposed actionrsquos potential to contribute to any adverse cumulative effects to the natural resources of Cameron Parish when considering all similar known projects is unlikely 60 CONDITIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Based upon the studies and consultations undertaken in this EA several conditions and mitigation measures must be taken by the Applicant prior to and during project implementation

bull The Applicant must follow all applicable local state and federal laws regulations and requirements and obtain and comply with all required permits and approvals prior to initiating work

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs including installing silt fencesstraw bales to reduce sedimentation Area soils would be covered and or wetted during construction If fill is stored on site as part of unit installation or removal the contractor would be required to appropriately cover it

bull The project area must be kept cleared so as not to interfere with floodplain functions Additionally all appropriate permits must be obtained from the local floodplain administrator All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull The Applicant shall implement construction BMPs for equipment and materials storage and construction activities (including equipment and materials staging) to prevent erosion and sedimentation to surrounding nearby or adjacent wetlands

bull All construction and demolition activities must adhere to Cameron Parish Ordinance Article III Sec 15-32 states that the operating of any equipment used within 165 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area is prohibited between

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

Tile refcre~ -oject ill

b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 30: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

25 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

sunset and sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays and from 900 PM to 800 AM on Sundays and holidays

bull All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from

construction activities

bull To minimize worker and public health and safety risks from project construction and closure all construction and closure work would be done using qualified personnel trained in the proper use of construction equipment including all appropriate safety precautions

bull All activities would be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards specified in OSHA regulations and the USACE safety manual The contractor would post appropriate signage and fencing to minimize potential adverse public safety concerns Additionally the contractor should take precautions not to endanger any students during the hauling of construction materials

bull Appropriate signage and barriers should be in place prior to construction activities in order to alert pedestrians and motorists of project activities and traffic pattern changes The contractor would implement traffic control measures as necessary

bull Any changes or modifications to the proposed project will require a revised

determination by FEMA personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and historic preservation laws Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to the DA regulatory requirements and may have an impact to a DA project

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with

hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQrsquos SPOC at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

bull If required by LDEQ the Applicant shall require its contractor to prepare certify and implement a construction storm water pollution prevention plan to prevent sediment and construction material transport from the project site (a Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LAPDES) permit will be required in accordance with the clean water act and the louisiana clean water code All coordination pertaining to these activities should be documented and copies forwarded to the state and FEMA as part of the permanent project files

bull If during the course of work archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) are

discovered the Applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take

26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

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Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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26 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds The Applicant shall inform their PA contacts at FEMA who will in turn contact FEMA HP staff The Applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA HP completes consultation with the SHPO

bull If human bone or unmarked grave(s) are present within the project area

compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8671 et seq) is required The Applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery The Applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Division of Archaeology at 225-342-8170 within seventy-two (72) hours of the discovery

bull In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant is

responsible for acquiring any necessary permits andor clearances prior to the commencement of any construction related activities

bull The LDNR Office of Conservation should be contacted at 225-342-5540 if any unregistered wells of any type are encountered druing construction work For pipelines and other underground hazards Louisisana One Call should be contacted at 800-272-3020 prior to commencing operations

bull The Applicant must complete a CUP Application After review of this application is complete the processing of any required CUPs would begin

Failure to comply with these conditions may make part or all of these projects ineligible for FEMA funding

70 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FEMA is the lead federal agency for conducting the NEPA compliance process for this Environmental Assessment and FEMA Public Assistance grant funded project It is the responsibility of the lead agency to conduct the preparation and review of NEPA documents in a way that is responsive to the needs of the parish communities while meeting the spirit and intent of NEPA and complying with mandated provisions As part of the development of early interagency coordination related to the proposed action state and federal resource protection agencies were contacted and FEMA distributed an informal scoping notification through a Solicitation of Views These agencies include the State Historical Preservation Officer U S Fish and Wildlife Service the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality U S Environmental Protection Agency Louisiana Department of Natural Resources U S Army Corps of Engineers and National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

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Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 32: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

27 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

FEMA has received no objections to the project as proposed subsequent to these notifications and comments and conditions received have been incorporated into this NEPA document In accordance with applicable local state and federal regulations the Applicant would be responsible for acquiring any necessary permits prior to commencing construction at the proposed project site FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the proposed action during a fifteen (15) day comment period A public notice will be published for 5 days in the local newspaper The Cameron Parish Pilot announcing the availability of this EA for review at the temporary Main Library Cameron Parish Louisiana and at the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office in New Orleans LA A copy of the Public Notice is attached in Appendix C 80 AGENCY COORDINATION US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Protection Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service 90 REFERENCES Atlas The Louisiana Statewide GIS [Online] Available httpatlaslsuedu Environmental Protection Agency EPA Brownfields [Online] Available httpoaspubepagovenvirobms_reportget_listjuris_value=ampjuris_search_type=Beginning+Withampjuris_type_label=-1ampstate_code=LAampzip_code=ampproj_value=ampproj_search_type=Beginning+Withamprec_value=amprec_search_type=Beginning+Withampcfda_type=NULLampCFDA_ID=ampprop_value=ampprop_search_type=Beginning+Withamppropaddr_name=amppropcity_name=amppropstate_code=LA Environmental Protection Agency Enviromapper (for sedimentsoil sampling data and HazMat sites) [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenvirokatrinaemkatrinahtml Environmental Protection Agency EPA Envirofacts [Online] Available httpwwwepagovenviro Environmental Protection Agency EPA NPDES Office of Wastewater Management [Online] Available httpcfpubepagovnpdes Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Cameron Parish Schools Receive Additional FEMA Funding [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovnewsnewsreleasefemaid=36156

28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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28 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Defining the Full Scope of the Federal ldquoActionrdquo [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpregionviiisegmentshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency 2005 Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008a Flood Insurance Study Cameron Parish Louisiana and Unincorporated Areas Preliminary March 28 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2010 Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (rev 1210) Federal Emergency Management Agency Improved Project [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpare_improvedshtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Infrastructure Projects [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovplanehpnomaprojects2shtm Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cameron Parish dated November 21 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2012 Public Assistance Grant Program [Online] Available httpwwwfemagovgovernmentgrantpaindexshtm Longman Jere (2010 October 24) In Hurricanesrsquo Wake but Still Standing New York Times Retrieved May 31 2012 from httpwwwnytimescom Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Authorized Debris sites updated 172009 to include GustavIke [Online] Available http159391727Debris_Sites Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality EDMS site [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2604Defaultaspx Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Interactive Mapping Application [Online] Available httpldeqarcgisldeqorgGeocortexEssentialsWebvieweraspxSite=LIMA Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality LUST list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalLinkClickaspxfileticket=F2f5L1p4Mp3g3damptabid=2674 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Brownfields list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2620Defaultaspx

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 34: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

29 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality VRP list [Online] Available httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportalPortals0RemediationServicesVRPform_5226_currentpdf Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 2010 Water Quality Inventory Integrated Report (Section 305(b) and 303(d) Reports) 2010 Louisianarsquos FINAL DRAFT of the 2010 Integrated Report was submitted to EPA Region 6 January 18 2011 [Online] Available httpwwwdeqstatelausportalDIVISIONSWaterPermitsWaterQualityStandardsAssessmentWaterQualityInventorySection305b2010WaterQualityIntegratedReportaspx Louisiana Department of Natural Resources ndash Office of Coastal Management [Online] Available httpdnrlouisianagovindexcfmmd=pagebuilderamptmp=homeamppid=85ampngid=5 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources SONRIS site [Online] Available httpsonris-wwwdnrstatelauswww_rootsonris_portal_1htm Louisiana Speaks 2010 Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community Recovery Planning [Online] Available httplralouisianagovindexcfmmd=subsiteamptmp=homeampssid=1 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center [Online] Available httpwwwlsuagcentercom Municode [Online] Available httplibrarymunicodecomindexaspxclientId=10503 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office [Online] Available httpwwwsrhnoaagovlixn=gustavsummary Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration (2010) Code of Federal Regulations 44 Washington DC Government Printing Office Rowley Karen (2007) An Examination of the Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Public School Districts in 15 Communities The Nelson A Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder [Online] Available http factfindercensusgovhomesaffmainhtml_lang=en United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey of Calcasieu Parish [Online] Available httpsoildatamartnrcsusdagovManuscriptsLA0190calcasieupdf United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey [Online] Available httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagovappHomePagehtm

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

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Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

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An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

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BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

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DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

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Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

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Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 35: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

30 South Cameron High School - Draft Environmental Assessment (September 2012)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered species data [Online] Available httpwww fwsgovendangered Wikipedia Cameron Parish Louisiana [Online] Available httpenwikipediaorgwikiCameron_Parish 100 LIST OF PREPARERS

Joseph Chauvin Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer (DELO) Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Kevin Mannie Lead Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office Annette Loomis Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Structures FLOUR- Contractor Support to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Recovery Office

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

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Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

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Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

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BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

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DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

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Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

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Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

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Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 36: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

APPENDIX A

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

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bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

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Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

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FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

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Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

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Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

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Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

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ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

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Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

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APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

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Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 39: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

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Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

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Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

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Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

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Ct4 Floor

New

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LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

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April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

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b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

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Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 41: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

APPENDIX B

AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE 01USFWS LA ES~4202012 0723 3372913139 Apr 12 12 1054~ EHP 5041S22323 p2

8FEMA lt4D ~

April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

Tile refcre~ -oject ill

b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 42: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

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8FEMA lt4D ~

April 12 20 1J

Ms Patti Hotland Fish and Wildlife Biologist US FiSh and Wildlife Service 646 C~iUIldome 81vd Sn 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High ~hool 753 OaK Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana Project Ws AI 1143 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607middotDR-LA

Dear Ms Holland

FEMA is considerillg providing Public Assistante program funding for the anachcd project in relation to HutTicanc Katrina FEMA-160Smiddot0R-LA nus lette- requests GOrIsutation with your offi~ regarding confinnatioll of a location just outside ofthe Coastal Barrier Resources System (eBRS) and for con$imney with the flderal Coastal 9arrier 1lesources Act (CBRA) Your expedited review of this project will help facilitate FEMAs recovery mission and will be ~atly appreciated

for your convenience please check the applicable statement below sign on the space below And fax to OUf office at 504-762-2670 Please contact Joey Chauvin EnvironmClltal Protection Specialist lit 504-762-2291

Sillcerdy

Tiffany Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 160311607middotDR-LA

Attlchmcnts Froject Oescriltioll Project Vicinity Map Proposed Ptojlaquo1 Area Map Wetland Map Construction Plan

Us Department 01 Homeland Security Fede XQlCrgnfy Management Aeaey FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 SeiM Ct h Floor New Orleaas LA 70114

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Tile refcre~ -oject ill

b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 43: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

PAGE 02USFWS LA ES04202012 0723 3372913139 5047822323 p3Rill 12 12 10S411 EHP

Tile refcre~ -oject ill

b Not located witbin the CRRS and CBRA does not apply

Loeated within die CRRS aDd is consistent with CBJlA

Latated witiq tile CBRS and i~ not consBtcnt with C8RA See a1tatlled commentsl fDJldilions

Patti Holland Fisb and Wildlife Riolog3t US Fish alld Wildliff Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

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Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 44: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P O BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70160-0267

APR 16 1011 REPLY TO ATIENTION OF

Operations Division Operations Manager

Completed Works

Mr Joseph Chauvin Environmental Department Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Court 4th Floor New Orleans Louisiana 70114

Dear Mr Chauvin

This is in response to the Solicitation of Views request dated April 11 2012 concerning the restoration of South Cameron High School to pre-storm capabilities by consolidating a previous field house utility building and storage building into one building installing new bleachers constructing a new ticket booth building and relocating four field event areas at Grand Chenier Louisiana in Cameron Parish

We have reviewed your request for potential Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and impacts on any Department ofthe Army projects

We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects

Based on review of recent maps aerial photography and soils data we have determined that this property is not in a wetland subject to Corps of Engineers jurisdiction A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required for the deposition or redistribution of dredged or fill material on this site However wetlands have been identified in the immediate vicinity ofthis property Any expansion will require a revised determination

Please be advised that this property is in the Louisiana Coastal Zone For additional information regarding coastal use permit requirements contact Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Management Division Louisiana Department of Natural Resources at (225) 342-7591

You are advised that this approved jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter unless new information warrants revision prior to the expiration date or the District Commander has identified after public notice and comment that specific geographic areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

Chauvin Joseph To Amy-Trahanfwsgov ltAmy-Trahanfwsgovgt ltJosephChauvinfemadhs

cc Holmes Leschina ltLeschina Holmesfemadhsgovgt gOYgt Spann Tiffany ltTiffanySpannfemadhsgovgt

041120120308 PM bcc

Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 45: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

-2shy

Off-site locations of activities such as borrow disposals haul-and detour-roads and work mobilization site developments may be subject to Department ofthe Army regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project

Please contact Mr Robert Heffner of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 862shy1288 or bye-mail at RobertAHeffnerusacearmymil for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr Ronnie Duke by telephone at (504) 862-2261 or bye-mail at RonnieWDukeusacearrnymil

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVNshy2010-00240-SK This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence and thus provide a quicker response

Sincerely

Karen L Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

Copy Furnished

Ms Christine Charrier Coastal Zone Management Department of Natural Resources Post Office Box 44487 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-4487

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

Chauvin Joseph To Amy-Trahanfwsgov ltAmy-Trahanfwsgovgt ltJosephChauvinfemadhs

cc Holmes Leschina ltLeschina Holmesfemadhsgovgt gOYgt Spann Tiffany ltTiffanySpannfemadhsgovgt

041120120308 PM bcc

Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 46: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria LA 71302

(318) 473-7751 Fax (318) 473-7626

April 16 2012

Joseph Chauvin U S Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 16031607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans louisiana 70114

RE AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Bldg Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

Dear Mr Chauvin

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency For the purpose of FPPA farmland includes prime farmland unique farmland and land of statewide or local importance Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land pastureland cropland or other land but not water or urban built-up land

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore are exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV Section 1539-1549 Please find attached a Form AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating with our agencies information completed

For specific information about the soils found in the project area please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location httpwebsoilsurveynrcsusdagov

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above

ACnNG FORJaj~ Sarah Haymaker Acting State Conservationist

Attachment

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

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cc Holmes Leschina ltLeschina Holmesfemadhsgovgt gOYgt Spann Tiffany ltTiffanySpannfemadhsgovgt

041120120308 PM bcc

Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 47: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 6

1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75202-2733

April 172012

Ms Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-DR 160311607 LA 1 Seine Ct 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70114

Dear Ms Spann-Winnfield

We have received your April 11 2012 letter sent through email requesting our evaluation of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the following project

Miscellaneous Improvements at S Cameron High School

753 Oak Grove Hwy Cameron Parish Grand Chenier Louisiana

The project proposed for financial assistance through the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazardous Mitigation Program is located on the Chicot aquifer system which has been designated a sole source aquifer by the EPA Based on the information provided for the project we have determined that the project as proposed should not have an adverse effect on the quality of the ground water underlying the project site

This approval of the proposed projects does not relieve the applicant from adhering to other State and Federal requirements which may apply This approval is based solely upon the potential impact to the quality of ground water as it relates to the EPAs authority pursuant to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act

If you did not include the ParishCounty a legal description project location and the latitude and longitude if available please do so in future Sole Source Aquifer correspondence

If you have any questions on this letter or the sole source aquifer program please contact me at (214) 665-7133

Michael Bechd oordinator Sole Source Aquifer Program Ground WaterlUIC Section

cc Jesse Means LDEQ Rhonda Smith 6EN-XP

Internat Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagovregion6 Recyc ledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Recycled Paper Process Chlorine Free

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

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cc Holmes Leschina ltLeschina Holmesfemadhsgovgt gOYgt Spann Tiffany ltTiffanySpannfemadhsgovgt

041120120308 PM bcc

Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 48: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

BOBBY JINDAL ROBERT J BARHAM

GOVERNOR SECRETARY~tntc of 1fioutsicnm DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES JIMMY L ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date April 25 2012

Name Joseph Chauvin

Company FEMA

Street Address 1 Seine Court

City State Zip New Orleans LA 70114

Project South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Fields Events

Project ID 1962012

Invoice Number 12042518

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal amp Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project After careful review of our database no impacts to rare threatened or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project No state or federal parks wildlife refuges scenic streams or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisianas boundaries

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare endangered or otherwise significant plant and animal species plant communities and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals In most cases this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question Heritage repo11s should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered nor should they be substituted for onshysite surveys required for environmental assessments LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643 If you have any questions or need additional information please cal 225-765-2357

Sincerely

Amity Bass Coordinator Natural Heritage Program

P O BOX 98000 bull BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 7089B-9OOO bull PHONE (22S) 765middot2800

AN EOUAL OPPOFmJNrTY EMPLOYER

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

Chauvin Joseph To Amy-Trahanfwsgov ltAmy-Trahanfwsgovgt ltJosephChauvinfemadhs

cc Holmes Leschina ltLeschina Holmesfemadhsgovgt gOYgt Spann Tiffany ltTiffanySpannfemadhsgovgt

041120120308 PM bcc

Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 49: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

Chauvin Joseph

From Beth Altazan-Dixon [BethDixonLAGOV] Sent Monday May 21 2012 1324 To JosephChauvindhsgov Subject FW DEQ SOV 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and

Relocation of Field Events Attachments image001png

Beth Alta72n-Dixon EPS III Perfonnance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonfagov

From Beth Altazan-Dixon Sent Thursday April 19 2012 2 15 PM To JosephChauvinassociatesdhsgov Subject DEQ SOV 1204120895 South cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events

April 19 2012

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-Environmental Section 4th Floor 1 Seine Court New Orleans LA 70114 JosephChauvinassociatesdhsqov

RE 1204120895 South Cameron High School-Building Consolidation and Relocation of Field Events FEMA Funding Cameron Parish

Dear Ms Spann-Winfield

The [)epartment of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project

After reviewing your request the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal However for your information the following general comments have been included Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project you should immediately notify LDEQs Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640

bull Please take any necessary steps to obtain andor update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project

bull If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary

1

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

Chauvin Joseph To Amy-Trahanfwsgov ltAmy-Trahanfwsgovgt ltJosephChauvinfemadhs

cc Holmes Leschina ltLeschina Holmesfemadhsgovgt gOYgt Spann Tiffany ltTiffanySpannfemadhsgovgt

041120120308 PM bcc

Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 50: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

bull IUhe project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater

bull All precautions should be observed to control non pOint source pollution from construction activities LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-9371 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit

bull If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than January 1 2013 Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at httpwwwdeqlouisianagovportaltabid2296IDefaultaspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 9371

bull If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues If a Corps permit is required part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ

bull All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region bull Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on

local water quality considerations Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary

bull Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33IIIChapter 28 Lead-Based Paint Activities LAC 33IIIChapter 27 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation) and LAC 331115151 Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions

bull If any solid or hazardous wastes or soils andor groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project notification to LDEQs Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required Additionally precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents

Currently Cameron Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations

Please send all future requests to my attention If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at bethdixonlagov

Sincerely

Beth Altazan-Dixon EPS III Performance Management LDEQOffice of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division PO Box 4301 (602 N 5th Street) Baton Rouge LA 70821-4301 Phone 225-219-3958 Fax 225-325-8148 Email bethdixonlagov

2

Chauvin Joseph To Amy-Trahanfwsgov ltAmy-Trahanfwsgovgt ltJosephChauvinfemadhs

cc Holmes Leschina ltLeschina Holmesfemadhsgovgt gOYgt Spann Tiffany ltTiffanySpannfemadhsgovgt

041120120308 PM bcc

Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 51: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

Chauvin Joseph To Amy-Trahanfwsgov ltAmy-Trahanfwsgovgt ltJosephChauvinfemadhs

cc Holmes Leschina ltLeschina Holmesfemadhsgovgt gOYgt Spann Tiffany ltTiffanySpannfemadhsgovgt

041120120308 PM bcc

Subject AI s 1743 amp 1744 South Cameron High School Building Consolidation amp Relocation of Field Events

US

Depart ment of Homela nd Securit y

Federal Emerge ncy

Manag ement Agency

FEMA-DR 16031607 LA

1 Seine Ih

Ct4 Floor

New

Orleans

LA 70114

ThIs project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust re90UrctlS under our Jurisdiction and currently protected by the EndaI1gered SpeJe9 Act of 1973 (Act) The project as proposed (--WIII have no effect on those resources ( ) I not likely to adversely affect those resources

FEMA

~hmiddotrZ~ampSmiddotlj7~o~_ Acting Supervisor bull Data i I

Louisiana Field Office US Fish and Wlldhfe SGrvice

April 11 2012

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 52: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

Ms Amy Trahan US Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette LA 70506

Subject South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier Louisiana

Consolidation of Buildings Relocation of Field Events Project s AI 1743 amp AI 1744 FEMA-1607-DR-LA

Dear Ms Trahan

FEMA is considering providing Public Assistance Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricane Rita (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) This letter requests consultation with your office regarding impacts this project may have on all federal trust resources We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days If we do not receive comments from you within this time period we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project If appropriate FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicants obtaining applicable permits from your office Attached is a detailed project description along with other relevant project information

If you would like to mail in your response please include Joseph Chauvin-Environmental lh

Department 4 floor in the address or you may fax to our office at (504) 762-2353 Please contact Joseph Chauvin Environmental Specialist at (504) 875-7733 with any questions

Sincerely

Tiffany Spann-Winfield Deputy Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA LRO FEMA 16031607-DR-LA

imageOOl jpg Seoping Letterpdf SCHS Construction Planspdf

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 53: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

APPENDIX C

8-STEP DECISION MAKING PROCESS

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 54: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

1

DATE 041612 PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand

Chenier LA 70643 LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694 Request for change of location and consolidation DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House LATLONG 2978756 -9310584 DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings LATLONG 2978743 -9310686 FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607 Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school grounds While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the BFE The applicant shall coordinate with the local floodplain administrator for floodplain ordinances and the local codes amp standards requirements As per 44 CFR 911 (d) (9) mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement of building contents materials and equipment should be wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the Base Flood Elevation per the DFIRM or ABFE Maps as these are the same

2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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2

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection

Eight-Step Planning Process Summary FEMA-1607-DR-LA South Cameron High School PW-2406

Step 1 Determine whether the Proposed Action is located in a wetland andor the 100-year floodplain or whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis According to FIRM Panel number 225194 0675 G dated 541992 project is located within the regulated floodplain zone ldquoAErdquo area of 100-year flooding base flood elevations determined Per Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) map number LA-X26 dated March 9 2006 site of the project is located in zone ldquoAErdquo The ABFE in the location of the Proposed Action is 13 feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) Per Revised Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 22023C0750 H dated 11212011 the proposed site is located in a zone AE el 13 NAVD

Step 2 Notify public at earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain or wetland and involve the affected and interested public in the decision-making

Project Analysis Initial Public Notice in the Baton Rouge Advocate November 9 2005 The notice indicated that actions would potentially occur in the 100-year floodplain

Step 3 Identify and elevate practicable alternatives to locating the Proposed Action in a floodplain or wetland

Project Analysis The following alternatives were evaluated Alternative 1- No Action

The No Action alternative would forego disaster assistance This alternative would not be acceptable to the local community and thus will be dismissed from further analysis

Alternative 2 - Relocate outside the floodplain

The area surrounding the proposed project site is dominated by special flood hazard areas and low elevation Relocating outside of the floodplain would likely require moving the high school field house and storage buildings a great distance from its current location and the community it serves Therefore relocating outside of the floodplain is not practicable and will be dismissed from further analysis

Proposed Action ndash Elevate buildings to comply with the DFIRMABFE and local building codes using a pier supported foundation under a consolidated roof Proposed project will replace the field house and storage buildings on the school ground While the buildings will share a stairway ramp and roof each building will serve the same functions as the damaged buildings The overall enclosed conditioned space will be within 110 of damaged buildings Use concrete piers to elevate the buildings foundation such that the lowest enclosure is at or above the ABFE Project would bring facility to current codes and standards and would be completed in accordance with the local floodplain ordinance

3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
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3

Dismissed Alternatives Alternative 4 - Construct new athletic and storagesupport facilities at former South Cameron Elementary (SCES) site

The Applicant also considered constructing new athletic and related storagesupport facilities at the former SCES site located approximately one-half mile (05) to the east of the proposed project site Although this alternative would have fulfilled the purpose and need for this project it was dismissed from further consideration due to the fact it would have required the construction of multiple new structures (ie new bleacher restrooms stadium etc) and consequently was determined to not be cost-effective Additionally the Applicant had concerns regarding the logistics and possible dangers related to busing students back and forth for athletic events

Step 4 Identify the full range of potential direct or indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of floodplains and wetlands and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain and wetland development that could result from the Proposed Action

Project Analysis Proposed Action Under the Proposed Action the High School Field house and Storage Building would be engineered such that areas below the DFIRMABFE would allow the free passage of water during flood events restoring natural and beneficial floodplain values Indirect impacts as a result of the Proposed Action would be related to associated development within the floodplain which is not likely

Step 5 Minimize the potential adverse impacts to work within floodplains and wetlands to be identified under Step 4 restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by wetlands

Projects Analysis Proposed Action

The pier supported foundation will allow for the passage of flood water which will restore natural and beneficial floodplain values

Step 6 Re-evaluate the Proposed Action to determine 1) if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood hazards 2) the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others and 3) its potential to disrupt floodplain and wetland values

Project Analysis Proposed Action

The Proposed Action is practicable because it elevates the building above the DFIRMABFEevation and reduces its exposure to future flood hazards Project will restore beneficial floodplain values thus reducing potential hazards to others

Step 7 If the agency decides to take an action in a floodplain or wetland prepare and provide the public with a finding and explanation of any final decision that the floodplain or wetland is the only practicable alternative The explanation should include any relevant factors considered in the decision-making process

Project Analysis Cameron Parish has issued a public notice based on the decision to proceed with the Proposed Action This notice states a reason for locating the Proposed Action in the floodplain a statement indicating whether the action conforms to state and local floodplain protection standards and a statement indicating how the action affects the wetlands and how mitigation will be achieved The notice will allow the public a chance to comment It will run 15 days prior to construction and during the week

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 57: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

4

Step 8 Review the implementation and post-implementation phases of the Proposed Action to ensure that the requirements of the Executive Orders are fully implemented Oversight responsibility shall be integrated into existing processes

Project Analysis This step is integrated into the NEPA process and FEMA project management and oversight functions

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 58: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

APPENDIX D

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary
Page 59: South Cameron High School New Field House and …...2013/07/26  · one (21) miles west of the proposed project site. The city of Lake Charles lies approximately eight (8) miles north

FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR

NEW FIELDHOUSE AND STORAGEUTILITY FACILITY GRAND CHENIER CAMERON PARISH LOUISIANA

FEMA-1607-DR-LA Interested parties are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of a new 3600 square foot facility at the South Cameron High School 753 Oak Grove Highway Grand Chenier Louisiana The proposed project would consolidate functions provided by a field house and storageutility building both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Rita In addition to the construction of the new facility proposed activities would include where necessary grading driveway construction and placement of appurtenant utilities (electricity telephones water and sewer) for the site The Cameron Parish School Board (ie the Applicant) seeks federal grant funds for this action eligible under a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed on September 24 2005 (FEMA-1607-DR-LA) Per the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4371 et seq) and associated environmental statutes a Draft EA has been prepared to evaluate the actionrsquos potential impacts on the human and natural environment This Draft EA summarizes the purpose and need site selection process affected environment and potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action The Draft EA and Draft Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) are available for public review at the Cameron Parish Main Library at 469 Marshall Street Cameron Louisiana (hours are 800 AM to 430 PM Mon-Thurs and 800 AM to 400PM Fri) The Draft EA can also be viewed and downloaded from FEMArsquos website httpwwwfemagovplanehpenvdocumentsea-region6shtm A public notice regarding the proposed action will be published in The Cameron Pilot

a once weekly newspaper on September 20 2012 The comment period will be fifteen (15) days beginning on September 20 2012 and concluding on October 4 2012 Written comments on the Draft EA or related matters can be faxed to FEMArsquos Louisiana Recovery Office at (504) 762-2323 mailed to FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office EHP - South Cameron High School EA 1 Seine Court New Orleans Louisiana 70114 or e-mailed to FEMA-NOMAdhsgov

Based on FEMArsquos findings to date no significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated However if FEMA receives new information that results in a change from no adverse effects then FEMA would revise the findings and issue a second public notice allowing time for additional comments However if there are no changes this Draft EA will become the Final EA If no substantive comments are received the Draft EA and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will become final and this initial Public Notice will also serve as the final Public Notice Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents

  • Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24 2005 between Sabine Pass Texas and Johnson Bayou Louisiana as a Category 3 storm Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 120 miles per hour and were accompanied by a strong and damagin
  • The Cameron Parish School Board (the Applicant) has requested through the State of Louisiana Governorrsquos Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that FEMA provide disaster assistance through the provision of federal grant fundin
  • The Applicant was deemed eligible by FEMA for federal disaster public assistance as an eligible applicant serving the needs of the general public The South Cameron High School (SCHS) provided educational services to the citizens of Grand Chenier and
  • The Applicant has determined that the replacement of certain facilities to their pre-Katrina locations would not best meet the needs of the community Therefore the Applicant is requesting approval and federal grant funds for a change of location and
  • In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 44 ndash Emergency Management and Assistance Section 109 an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared by FEMA pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • The Parish contains extensive mineral resources ranking first in natural gas production and sixth in total mineral production in the United States Oil development facilities (ie piping and processing plants oil support facilities etc) are loca
  • Figure 1 ndash Map of Cameron Parish and Location of Proposed Project Site (Wikipedia 2012)
  • The Applicant proposes to construct a new 3600 sq ft facility to consolidate functions provided by the former field house and storageutility building The proposed facility would include two (2) separate buildings (field house and storageutility b
  • The proposed 102rsquo x 42rsquo4rdquo facility would have a standing seam metal roof fixed glass windows set in aluminum frames a modular brick veneer faccedilade and a wheelchair ramp compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines It would be
  • The previous SCHS field house was 66rsquo x 41rsquo and included showers locker rooms and a changing area The field house section of the new proposed facility would encompass approximately the same square footage (2706 sq ft) and would include boys and g
  • The previous storageutility building was located under the current grandstand bleachers for the football fieldtrack It encompassed 907 sq ft and was used to house athletic and maintenance equipment (eg mowers other grounds equipment) The stor
  • This proposal to construct one (1) new facility to consolidate functions provided by two (2) previous facilities would include the cost-effective benefit of requiring the construction of only one (1) access ramp and set of stairs as opposed to two (2
  • AI 1743 8-Step S Cameron HS Field Housepdf
    • DATE 041612
    • PREPARED BY Alan A Johnson CFM FEMA Environmental Floodplain Specialist
    • Joseph Chauvin CFM FEMA EnvironmentalFloodplain Specialist
    • PROJECT South Cameron High School Field House 753 Oak Grove Hwy Grand Chenier LA 70643
    • LATLONG 2978791 W -9310694
    • Request for change of location and consolidation
    • DAMAGED BUILDING 1 SCHS Field House
    • LATLONG 2978756 -9310584
    • DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2 amp3 Storage buildings
    • LATLONG 2978743 -9310686
    • FIPS 023-00E84-00 PW 2406 Disaster 1607
    • Eight-Step Planning Process Summary